Different Wires Require Different Repair Tactics

 Different Wires Require Different Repair Tactics. Article and photos courtesy of Bekaert Fencing. Fence repair is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Different wire types require different repair tools and techniques. Steven Sarson, Technical Support Manager for Bekaert Fencing, explains how to...

Fall Fencing Repairs

Fall Fencing Repairs Article provided by Stockade (a division of ITW). Unleash the value of Fall fencingWhile repairs are an all-year-round fencing activity for Sloop Fencing, well-planned Fall fencing repair and maintenance is ideal.Agricultural fencing contractor, from Mt Ulla, North Carolina, Ryan Sloop...

Temporary Fence Repair is a Must!

Temporary Fence Repair is a Must! By Heather Smith Thomas. Recently I saw a photo that made me laugh: an old barbed-wire fence with each wire held in place by duct tape wrapped around the wire and the post. I’ve never resorted to duct tape, but I’ve used other innovative and unusual methods to...

Prepare Fences & Pastures Now for Spring Grazing

 Prepare Fences & Pastures Now for Spring Grazing Article provided by Gallagher After a long winter, fences and pastures may be a little worn for the wear. Taking steps now to plan and prepare for the upcoming grazing season will give producers an advantage going into spring.​​​​​​​​​​​​​To get...

Fence Repair or Replacement – A Balancing Act

 Fence Repair or Replacement – A Balancing Act Article provided by Stockade (a division of ITW) When Ryan Sloop or his two trusted fencers come across a fence that has suffered some sudden catastrophic damage from a car wreck or fallen tree, they stop, pull out their crash kit and make it secure....

Spring Fencing Projects - Repairs and New Fences

 Spring Fencing Projects - Repairs and New Fences By Heather Smith ThomasPost permanent pasture fences for cattle utilize barbed wire, net wire or multiple strands of high tensile electric wire, stretched tightly and secured to well-set posts. In some kinds of terrain, however, a jack fence (poles/rails...

Munro Engineers - Leaders in Fencing Innovation WireWinder and FenceBOSS Systems Revolutionizing Fencing

 Munro Engineers - Leaders in Fencing Innovation WireWinder and FenceBOSS Systems Revolutionizing Fencing. By Steve Weisman. The year was 1963, and Munro Engineers located in Victoria, Australia started the beginning of the fencing revolution by inventing the world’s first tractor mounted,...

When Selecting Optimal Fence Consider Cost-Per-Foot

 When Selecting Optimal Fence Consider Cost-Per-Foot. Article courtesy by Steven Sarson - Bekaert Fencing.Working in the steel fence industry since 1995, it’s tough to find a question Steve Sarson hasn’t responded to, because as he explains, fencing isn’t a one-size-fits-all product....